FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw: Manchester City to Face Liverpool, Port Vale at Chelsea
The FA Cup quarterfinal draw has delivered a blockbuster clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, while League One side Port Vale earned a challenging tie against Chelsea.
Key Matchups Revealed
The draw, conducted on Monday, sets the stage for a thrilling weekend of football across April 4-5. Here’s a full look at the quarterfinal pairings:
- Southampton vs. Arsenal
- Chelsea vs. Port Vale
- Manchester City vs. Liverpool
- West Ham United or Brentford vs. Leeds United
Port Vale’s Historic Run
Sky Bet League One’s Port Vale, currently struggling in their league, will travel to Chelsea after a stunning victory over Sunderland. They are the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition, reaching the quarterfinals for only the second time in their history. As noted in the draw, it will be the first time they have met Chelsea in a competitive fixture since 1929.
“Port Vale are the lowest ranked side left in the competition.”
BBC Sport
Arsenal and Chelsea Receive Favorable Draws
Record 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal will face Championship side Southampton. Chelsea, meanwhile, will host Port Vale.
Leeds Await West Ham/Brentford Winner
Leeds United will face either West Ham United or Brentford, depending on the outcome of their upcoming fifth-round match.
FA Cup Quarterfinal Schedule
All ties will be played over the weekend of April 4-5.
FAQ
- When will the FA Cup quarterfinals be played? The ties will be played across the weekend of April 4-5.
- Who will Manchester City play in the quarterfinals? Manchester City will host Liverpool.
- Which is the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup? Port Vale, from League One, is the lowest-ranked team remaining.
The FA Cup continues to deliver excitement and upsets, and the quarterfinal stage promises more drama as teams battle for a place in the semi-finals.